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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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